Torah Portion Summary

In last week's parashah (Shoftim), Moses defined a system of justice for the Israelites and pointed to the coming Messiah who would be the rightful King of Israel. In this week's portion, he returns to the immediate concern of the conquest of the Promised Land by providing a number of specific laws and instructions to be enforced regarding civil life in Israel.

Ki Tetze means “when you go out” and is named after the first words of Deuteronomy 21:10. Deuteronomy is organized as an ancient Near Eastern covenant-treaty document. Previous chapters of Deuteronomy formed a preamble, a historical prologue, and general covenant stipulations. Chapter 12 began a section of more specific stipulations, and this portion continues with a code of laws. The laws of the Torah are more than just legalese; they are covenant expectations that provide us with God's directions for living life.

Haftarh Portion Summary

The Haftarah of Ki Teitzei is called the fifth of the "Haftarot of Consolation," offering encouragement to Israel even in the face of exile. In this beautiful and poignant reading, the LORD compares the children of Israel to a wife who has long been barren. According to the sages, God tells the "Wife of His youth" to sing out with joy, for soon she will have a hard time keeping track of all her children! Many will return by means of a mighty wave of repentance that will sweep over the world when Jerusalem is finally redeemed and the Mashiach reigns in Israel.

Though the LORD hardened Israel for a season (Rom. 11:25-29), His love for her is sure, and all His promises will be established. In the End of Days all Israel will be saved, in times "like the days of Noah." But just I God swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so He has sworn that Israel will be regathered and restored (Isaiah 54:10).

B'rit Chadashah Portion Summary

The two passages from the Brit Chadashah show that both the LORD Yeshua and the Apostles reaffirmed the teachings of the Torah regarding sexual immorality. Adultery and a lustful heart seriously endanger the soul and can lead one to eternal perdition.

	All Portions this week (LINK)
Torah	Haftarah	B'rit Chadashah
Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19	Isaiah 54:1-10	1 Corinthians 5:1-5
		Matthew 5:27-30
COMMENTARY
Fruits of Torah	Torah Resource	Hebrews for Christians
Ardelle -ver1	Tim Hegg -part1	Torah Table Talk
Ardelle -ver2	Tim Hegg -part2	The Law of Faith
Ardelle -ver3	Tim Hegg -part3	Why then the Law?
AUDIO COMMENTARY (Nehemia's Wall)
Portion	Torah Pearls	Prophet Pearls
Ki-Tetse